U.S. Navy officials announced the rescue of 282 people in the Mediterranean Sea ON Saturday, following reports of a sinking vessel. All of the rescued have been transferred to Malta
Author: KMAN Staff
Governor Sam Brownback welcomed the hundreds of motorcyclists participating at the third annual Governor’s Freedom Rally Saturday, held in Junction City, with a tour through Fort Riley. The Governor talked about the three causes the rally benefits, which include the Wounded Warriors, Brothers in Blue at Lansing, and the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway, thanking those attending for their support. The Governor also mentioned to KMAN during a separate interview that he also likes to promote safe motorcycle riding, adding that his Big Dog motorcycle, which was built in Wichita, is one of the most fun things he owns. He…
On today’s In Focus, Cathy talked to Riley County Extension Horticulture Agent, Gregg Eyestone, Warren Parker and Ryan Flickner with the Kansas Farm Bureau, and Manhattan Parks Recreation Superintendent, Mike Buchanan.
Two preliminary hearings that had been set for this past week in Geary County District Court have been continued. Christopher and Tammerisk Lyman of Junction City, who were scheduled for June fourth, will now have a preliminary hearing September third. Christopher Lyman’s charges include first degree murder and child abuse. Tammerisk Lyman is charged with aggravated child endangerment. The two were arrested last September after an eight-month-old child was brought into the emergency room at Geary Community Hospital, then transported by helicopter to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. The child later died. And Jason Nazario, who was to…
The Paws on Poyntz Committee has had to make the unfortunate decision to cancel the 13th Annual Weenie Dog Races and Paws on Poyntz due to expected bad weather in the morning hours of Saturday, June 7th. Part of the organizers decision is due to the fact that chalk paint is used to mark out the race track and that cannot be done in either the rain or on wet pavement. There are also concerns about the forecast calling for a 70% chance of thunderstorms throughout Saturday morning and must take into consideration the number of children at the event.…
Subway train operators, along with some activists, clash with police at the Ana Rosa metro station on the second day of their metro strike in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Friday, June 6, 2014. The workers clashed with police as they tried to block other operators from breaking the strike. Overland commuter train operators went on strike Thursday, putting at risk the only means that most soccer fans will have to reach Itaquerao stadium ahead of next week’s World Cup.
U.S. President Barack Obama, centre, and French President Francois Hollande, left, stand with veterans during the playing of Taps, at Normandy American Cemetery at Omaha Beach as he participates in the 70th anniversary of D-Day in Colleville sur Mer, Normandy, France, Friday, June 6, 2014.
A year after the Cleveland Indians picked K-State’s Ross Kivett in the tenth round, the Detroit Tigers took Kivett with pick number 190 in the sixth round of the MLB draft Friday. Kivett spent most of his K-State career at second base, but he was listed as a center fielder when the Tigers made their selection. He was moved to center field early in the 2014 season to better accommodate the rest of the K-State lineup. Kivett opted to come back to K-State after being taken 291st overall by his hometown team last year and the Wildcats struggled to a last…
The election for Pottawatomie County Commissioner of District One is scheduled for August. Current Commissioner Gary Yenzer has been challenged by Dee McKee, a last minute filing, as KMAN recently reported. Yenzer has served as the County Commissioner for the last four years. Yenzer says he’s always felt like a “public servant” and looks forward to continue his work with the people of Pottawatomie County. “It’s in my nature, I like to work with people, and help people out as much as I can.” Yenzer retired after 17 years as a St. George volunteer firefighter. His experience also extends to Riley County where…
Manhattan High was well represented on the 2014 6A All-State baseball team. Outfielder Brett Fehr and designated hitter Jacob Biller were both first team selections and played in the KABC All-State game earlier this week at Tointon Family Stadium. Both of the MHS aces on the mound were honored, with Jesse Steinbring named to the second team and Henry deNoble receiving honorable mention. First baseman Chris Klug and outfielder Kellen Myers also picked up honorable mention honors. The Indians racked up a school record 22 wins on their way to a Centennial League championship and third place finish at state.